| Stratford-upon-Avon |
| The New Theatre |
| The New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, which arose from the ashes of the old theatre, was opened on April 23 1932 by the Prince of Wales. Whatever you think of it as a building, it has become one of the best-known landmarks in Great Britain, and a mecca for Shakespeare lovers from all over the world. At the time of writing (June 2008) major reconstruction work is being carried out, so the place will have a new look soon. Meanwhile, have a look at some postcards of the building. |
| The traditional and now world-famous view, which is now (2008) changing ! |
| A view from the Bancroft. This postcard was mailed on 2 May 1937, just a few days before I was born, and ten days before the coronation of George VI. The card bears an Edward VIII postage stamp. (030) |
| The New Theatre from the theatre gardens. Look at the fashions !! |
| The theatre from Waterside. This postcard was mailed in 1945. |
| Both the old and new theatres were originally known as "The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre". The name was changed to "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre" in I think the 1960s. |
| To see what's on at the theatre, click on this link to the RSC. |
| A postcard from the late 1930s. |
| Three interior views of the New Theatre. |
| The Foyer Cafe in the New Theatre. |
This interesting old postcard was sent to us by Richard Hayden from Exeter. On the back of the card it reads, in pen: "This is a picture of one of the piles for the New Theatre". It was sent to Joseph Fry, son of the proprietor of the Golden Lion Hotel, John Fry, on 18 February 1929. If you click on the image and get an enlarged view, you can see what I think is the bandstand on the rec in the background. |
| A nice old postcard from the 1930s showing the New Theatre, the Bancroft and the Basin. |
| Postcards of the Past |
| A top quality postcard of the theatre by Antona of Chipping Norton - probably dating from the late 1930s. |
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